Welcome to your customized photography experience. Your experience throughout this process is just as important to me as your final product. We want you to have fun and enjoy capturing this special time in your life. Here is a guide on what to expect from the time you book your session to the delivery of your order.

Booking & Consultation

Once you have selected time and date for your session, you will sign an agreement and a retainer is due to hold your session. We will have a phone consult prior to your session to discuss your personal style and what types of portraits are most important to you. The retainer can be paid via credit card online, or with an email transfer to ashleegrasley2@gmail.com. Please make the password photos.

Viewing Your Images

About forty eight hours after your gallery ordering session, an image/video chosen by the photographer will be posted on Facebook for you to share and tag. Approximately twenty fully edited proofs will be ready to view within three weeks of the session date. We will contact you to set up an in-person appointment to choose images, packages and any additional prints, canvases, albums, gifts and/or customized requests. All decision-making persons should attend the viewing appointment to ensure that your order is complete. Full payment is due at the ordering session. We take credit card, cheque or cash.

Newborn Sessions

Newborn sessions will take about three hours in studio which allows time for feedings, diapers changes and ensuring the comfort of your baby. I keep my studio very warm to help your baby sleep so make sure to wear light clothing. Please note the best time to photograph newborn is between five days and two weeks after birth. We have a huge variety of props including wraps, blankets, hats, headbands and backdrops. You do not need to bring baby outfits but if you have any special props you would like included in your photos please contact me in advance. There will be lots of opportunities to feed your baby so you do not need to feel rushed. We want to ensure your baby is completely content so if you are offering formula and/or a soother please pack for your session.

Family/Sibling

Family and sibling photos with your newborn are taken at the beginning of the session in order to minimize any distractions for your younger children. Once these photos are complete we have a play area or you are welcome to take them out of the studio. We recommend that family/siblings wear solid colored clothing and that parents bring an extra change of clothes in case your baby has a mess.

Child milestone & Family Sessions (not including cake smashes)

Baby and family sessions are usually anywhere from forty five to ninety minutes in length. This session can be located in studio or at a pre-determined location as discussed in advance. We have scouted out several of our favorite sites if you do not have a preference.

What to Wear

We recommend wearing solid colors. Patterns and logos will distort your photos and create the focus on clothing instead of you. Coordinating clothing is recommended and we can discuss colors in advance. Baseball caps are best left at home.

What to Bring

Make sure to bring non-messy snack for little ones and a favorite toy. Toys often end up in photos to avoid tears especially for young children so toy selection needs to be considered. If it is very hot out, please bring a drink of water/milk.

Cake Smashes

Cake Smashes are up to one hour in studio and the cake is included. Specialty themed cakes are ordered in advance and based on the theme and/or colors you choose. Cupcake style cakes are included in the Cake Smash session however we welcome custom orders. We will tailor the studio set up, offer custom banners and special order outfits for your child. Prior to the Cake Smash, we offer a photo in the child’s regular clothing (please refer to the what to wear section in baby &family). After the caked is smashed/eaten, we have a tub full of bubbles for your child to splash around, clean up and fun. The tub images are often the favorites.

Birth Photography

Birth photography is a journalistic approach to capturing your birth experience in a hospital, birthing center or your home. We capture your story through little details and your raw emotions. An in-person consultation will be conducted prior to your birthing experience. All final images are tasteful and will be finalized in black and white. You will be shown over fifty images in your gallery at your viewing appointment. We are on call from thirty eight weeks until your delivery.

Delivery

Three weeks after your viewing appointment we will make an appointment to deliver your customized products to your home.